WorksheetsHistory of Cinema Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Where was the first permanent cinema opened?
New York
Los Angeles
Chicago
When did the first permanent cinema open?
1907
1902
1926
How many cinemas were in the USA by 1907?
Over 4,000
Over 1,000
Over 10,000
What type of films did audiences watch in the early 1900s?
Talking pictures
Silent comedies, dramas, and news stories
Color films
What provided music for silent films?
A pianist
A soundtrack
An orchestra recording
When was sound introduced to movies?
Between 1926 and 1930
Between 1910 and 1915
Between 1935 and 1940
What change did sound bring to the cinema?
It replaced black-and-white films with color films.
It allowed producers to include songs, dialogues, and sound effects.
It increased the number of cinemas in the USA.
Why did some actors lose their jobs after sound was introduced?
They couldn’t speak or act well with sound.
They didn’t like sound movies.
They were too old for new roles.
What does the term “silent comedy” mean?
A movie with sound effects but no dialogue
A comedy movie without sound
A movie with only background music
What types of films became popular after sound was introduced?
Horror and musicals
Silent comedies and dramas
Animated movies
